Drilling Fluids Engineer (Mud Engineer)

NES Advantage; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 117,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotation 6 Weeks On/3 Weeks Off

Offshore rig site environment

Technical and HSE training provided

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an experienced Field Specialist I - Drilling Fluids (Mud Engineer) for offshore operations in Saudi Arabia. You will manage drilling fluids from surface to well completion, ensuring safe and efficient drilling performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining fluid systems, inventory management, and hydraulic simulations while coordinating with clients and onshore teams. Requires 2–4 years of offshore mud experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as a Mud Engineer / Drilling Fluids Engineer.
• Proven offshore drilling fluids experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Strong knowledge of HPWBM, OBM, Heavy Brines, Specialty Drilling Fluid Chemicals, Hydraulic Simulation Software.
• Experience using drilling fluids reporting and engineering software.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic and Advanced Mud School certifications.
• Successfully passed an Aramco interview as a Critical or Non-Critical Mud Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain drilling fluids systems in accordance with approved drilling fluid programs.
• Forecast, order, and maintain adequate chemical inventory at the rig site.
• Monitor fluid properties through laboratory testing and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Ensure fluid volumes and performance parameters are maintained to support drilling operations.
• Perform hydraulic simulations and generate daily operational reports and end-of-well summaries.
• Liaise effectively with clients, rig personnel, and onshore support teams.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for drilling-related fluid challenges and hole problems.

Skills

Mud engineer experience

Offshore drilling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Hydraulic Simulation Software

Drilling fluids reporting software

Job description

Field Specialist I - Drilling Fluids (FLD)

Location: Saudi Arabia (Offshore)

Company: Baker Hughes

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Start Date: On or before 1 December

About the Role

Baker Hughes is seeking experienced Field Specialist I - Drilling Fluids (Mud Engineers) to join our offshore operations in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing drilling fluids operations from surface-hole drilling through well completion, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted drilling performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain drilling fluids systems in accordance with approved drilling fluid programs.
• Forecast, order, and maintain adequate chemical inventory at the rig site.
• Monitor fluid properties through laboratory testing and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Ensure fluid volumes and performance parameters are maintained to support drilling operations.
• Perform hydraulic simulations and generate daily operational reports and end-of-well summaries.
• Liaise effectively with clients, rig personnel, and onshore support teams.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for drilling-related fluid challenges and hole problems.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 2-4 years of experience as a Mud Engineer / Drilling Fluids Engineer.
• Proven offshore drilling fluids experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • High-Performance Water-Based Mud (HPWBM)
  • Oil-Based Mud (OBM)
  • Heavy Brines
  • Specialty Drilling Fluid Chemicals
  • Hydraulic Simulation Software
• Experience using drilling fluids reporting and engineering software.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic and Advanced Mud School certifications.
• Successfully passed an Aramco interview as a Critical or Non-Critical Mud Engineer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with premium drilling fluids service companies.
• Experience in Flat Rheology OBM systems.
• Platform batch drilling experience from surface-hole sections.
• Strong track record of managing drilling problems and client relationships in KSA offshore operations.

Work Schedule & Benefits

• Rotation: 6 Weeks On / 3 Weeks Off
• Work Environment: Offshore rig sites
• Technical and HSE training provided
• Monthly Salary: SAR 11,493+ ( Allowances + Field Bonus)